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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.09, 1,368.89 and 536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.09, 1,368.89 and 536.50 is: 805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.09 : 1,368.89 = 536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.09/1,368.89 = 536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.09x = 1,368.89 × 536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.09x = 734,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,405.92/912.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.19

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